Studying Abroad
The University of Mannheim offers its students numerous opportunities to spend one or two semesters abroad. You will expand your specialist knowledge, improve your foreign language skills, and immerse yourself in a new culture. Find out what steps you need to take to apply.
How to decide?
Please use the following questions as guidelines for your decision-making process:
1. Do I want to spend one semester or an entire year abroad or do I prefer a shorter period for my stay abroad?
2. Would I like to study abroad, do an internship or maybe even combine the two? Or is a summer school an alternative for me?
3. Which language(s) do I speak and at which level? So which regions of the world are open to me?
4. When do I want to go abroad? When is the respective application deadline?
5. What is financially feasible and what scholarships are available? Would I prefer a partner university where I do not have to pay any fees, or can I, as a free mover, also afford a university that charges me (high) tuition fees?
How to apply?
Depending on your destination and your desired mobility period, different partner universities may be suitable for you.
Before submitting your application, research your target destination(s) in the database of partner universities and name your seven priorities.
Application deadlines for studying abroad
Deadlines for bachelor’s programs
Destination fall fall & spring spring Europe 31 January of the year of the stay abroad 31 January of the year of the stay abroad 30 April of the year before the stay abroad Overseas (North America, Middle and South America, Asia, Russia, Israel, Morocco, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand ) 15 October of the year before the stay abroad 15 October of the year before the stay abroad 15 October of the academic year before the stay abroad Deadlines for master’s programs
Destination fall fall & spring spring Europe 31 January of the year of the stay abroad 31 January of the year of the stay abroad 30 April of the year before the stay abroad Overseas (North America, Middle and South America, Asia, Russia, Israel, Morocco, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand ) 15 October of the year before the stay abroad 15 October of the year before the stay abroad 15 October of the academic year before the stay abroad
FAQ
Can I go abroad without having to extend my studies?
We encourage all students to go abroad during their studies.
If you would like to have the courses and examinations you take at a university abroad recognized, please contact the program managers and/
or departmental exchange coordinators before leaving. They will coordinate the courses to be recognized with you. By concluding a Learning Agreement, it is usually possible to stay within the regular period of study. When and where do I apply for an academic leave of absence?
You can apply for leave of absence during your studies citing a valid reason (section 61 subsection 1 of the Act on Higher Education of the Land of Baden-Württemberg (LHG)).
A valid reason for being granted an academic leave of absence is for example:- an internship,
- a semester abroad,
- maternity leave / parental leave / parenting, or
- health issues.
The application must be filed before the semester it corresponds to begins. Further information can be obtained from Student Services.
What happens if I do not want to have a course taken abroad recognized?
If you decide not to have a course recognized even after you have concluded a Learning Agreement, simply delete it from the Learning Agreement yourself before submitting a request for recognition of your credits obtained abroad to the Central Examination Committee (ZPA). Please note that you will then have to take the corresponding course in Mannheim.
If you have already had the course recognized, you can also use your attempt at improvement in Mannheim to retake the examination taken abroad in order to improve your grade. Please register your attempt at improvement personally at the Student Services.
Subject-specific questions
Exchange coordinators at the School of Social Sciences
If you have any subject-specific questions about studying abroad, such as questions regarding the selection and recognition of courses, please contact the departmental exchange coordinators at the School of Social Sciences. For any organizational issues, such as the application, visa or scholarships, the International Office will be at your disposal.
Program Management Psychology
B.Sc. Psychology – Florian Dorner ; M.Sc. AWG and KuK, International Coordination – Leonie CeglaUniversity of Mannheim
Fakultät für Sozialwissenschaften
A 5, 6
Bauteil A – Room 4th floor
68159 MannheimCredit: Andrea MaginLeonie Cegla, M.Sc. (she/her)
Departmental Exchange Coordinator Psychology (Bachelor and Master's Program Work & Organisational Psychologypart-timeUniversity of Mannheim
School of Social Sciences
A 5, 6
Building A – Room A 419
68159 MannheimFlorian Dorner (he/him)
Coordinator Outgoing B.A. Political ScienceUniversity of Mannheim
School of Social Sciences
A 5, 6
Building A – Room A 414
68159 MannheimConsultation hour(s):
Please book an appointment:
https://www.sowi.uni-mannheim.de/online-beratung/florian-dorner/Credit: Elisa BerdicaDr. Gledis Londo (she/her)
Departmental Exchange Coordinator Political ScienceM.A. and B.Ed./M.Ed., Exchange Students Political ScienceUniversity of Mannheim
School of Social Sciences
A 5, 6
Building A – Room A 418
68159 MannheimPhone: +49 621 181-1826
E-mail: international.politicalscience uni-mannheim.de
Web: www.sowi.uni-mannheim.de/en/Consultation hour(s):
Please book an appointment:
https://www.sowi.uni-mannheim.de/online-beratung/gledis-londo/Dr. Claudia Eckhardt-Kamps (she/her)
Departmental Exchange Coordinator SociologyUniversity of Mannheim
School of Social Sciences
A 5, 6
Building A – Room A 417
68159 MannheimConsultation hour(s):
Please note: Only online consultations are offered currently. Please make an appointment at https://www.sowi.uni-mannheim.de/online-beratung/claudia-eckhardt-kamps/General exchange coordinator for international relations
Credit: Anna LogueJanina Heker, M.A. (she/her)
Internationalization and Course Marketing ManagerUniversity of Mannheim
School of Social Sciences
A 5, 6
Building A – Room A 414
68159 MannheimConsultation hour(s):
Online consultation: https://www.sowi.uni-mannheim.de/en/consultation/international/Office hours:
Please contact me via email.
General questions
Advice and support provided by the International Office
Credit: Elisa BerdicaGela Wittenberg (she/her)
Study Abroad and Bilateral Agreements (UK, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxemburg and Austria)Working from home every Wednesday and Friday; available only via E-Mail on these days.University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
International Office
L 1, 1 – Room 160
68161 MannheimKerstin Bach (she/her)
Erasmus Institutional Coordinator / Erasmus Staff Exchange / Study Abroad and Bilateral Agreements (France, Italy, Switzerland)Available Monday-Thursday, working from home every Monday and Thursday; available only via E-Mail on these days.University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
International Office
L 1, 1 – Room 160
68161 MannheimCredit: Tsvetina TsonkovaLukas Dausend (he/him)
Team Lead | Study Abroad and Bilateral Agreements (USA, Canada, Israel)Working from home every Thursday and Friday as well as Wednesday in odd calendar weeks; available only via E-Mail on these days.University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
International Office
L 1, 1 – Room 105
68161 MannheimConsultation hour(s):
You can book an appointment for an individual consultation: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/about/centers-institutions-affiliates-and-partners/international-office/virtual-consultation-study-abroadCredit: Julia GeierLouisa Tsouvallas (she/her)
Study Abroad, Bilateral Agreements and Nomination/Application Procedures (Asia, Africa, AUS, NZ) Working from home every Monday, Friday as well as Wednesdays in even calendar weeks; available only via E-Mail on these days.University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
International Office
L 1, 1 – Room 102
68161 MannheimCredit: Katrin GlücklerAnn Mandel (she/her)
Study Abroad and Bilateral Agreements, Northern and Eastern EuropeAvailable Monday-Thursday, working from home every Wednesday and Thursday; available only via E-Mail on these days.University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
International Office
L 1, 1 – Room 105
68161 Mannheim